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Hearst Museum object titled Atlatl, accession number 2-14932, described as Inlaid knob of walrus ivory; green and brown paint.

Hearst Museum object titled Chess pieces, accession number 2-1497a-x, described as Made of ivory. (a-h) resemble log cabin "castles" (rooks); (i-p) are cylindrical labret-shaped carved walrus ivory pieces, each with engraved and darkened concentric circles on one end; (q-z) are fishtail shaped ivory pieces with engraved and darkened concentric circles on opposite sides.

Hearst Museum object titled Cleat, accession number 2-6761, described as Effigy of sea otter lying on its back, forepaws to chin. Elongated groove with 2 perforations on underside. Inlaid areas (quills?) on top surface. Made of carved walrus ivory.

Hearst Museum object titled Cleat, accession number 2-6765, described as Effigy of sea otter lying on its back, forepaws to chin. Elongated groove with 2 perforations on underside. Made of carved walrus ivory. Inlaid areas (quills?) on top surface.

Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 2-6444, described as Hunting hat. Bentwood, painted with red, black, blue and yellow green designs following form of helmet, inter-spaced with circles filled with rays. One blue, one white and one millifiore bead with yarn on walrus or sea lion whiskers. Ivory or whalebone piece attached to back with sinew. Braided sinew chin strap, side decorations of hair and sinew. Center string red and yellow. Used to protect eyes from sun and salt spray while men hunted in kayak.